David E. Starnes, CPA   David E. Starnes, CPA is the founder and Executive Director of David E. Starnes, CPA, PLLC.   David is a graduate from the University of  North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, He began his professional career with the international accounting firms of Price Waterhouse & Co. in Charlotte and Deloitte & Touche in their Hickory office.  He then established David E. Starnes, CPA, PLLC in 1980. David is a member of the American Association of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.  One of David's favorite quotes is, "It's amazing that so many people aim at nothing and reach it with surprising accuracy."  David firmly believes that proactive planning is necessary for business or personal financial success.  David's CPA license number under the State of North Carolina is 10975.   dstarnes@descpa.com                 Angel T. Starnes, CPA  Angel T. Starnes, CPA serves the firm as Senior Tax Manager.  She holds a Master's of Accounting Degree from the Kenan - Flagler School of Business at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.  Angel is responsible for developing proactive tax planning strategies for the individual or corporate client, analysis of income tax projections, and the preparation of financial statements and tax returns. She has prior experience with the national accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche.  Angel is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.  Angel's CPA license number under the State of North Carolina is 30951. astarnes@descpa.com